Dave F Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Not been canoeing/kayaking for a fair while but have decided to get back into it, luckily enough Kent canoes is just around the corner from me and after a few visits I have narrowed the choice down to two models. I am hoping to purchase it tomorrow and will be heading out on the river medway straight away. The guy in the shop said that I need some kind of license that costs 30 pounds a year does anyone know what this entitles me to do. If you guys have any nice spots for me to paddle in the south I'd be very grateful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Going to be taking up more kayaking next year...although mostly lochs rather than rivers for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 Very nice too I'll be heading up to the lakes at some point but maybe not until next year now unless I get some warm clothing or it or maybe a dry suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I have been kayaking for many years and have never heard of this licence. I have never paddle on th medway so could not tell you if this licence applies to just that river. I have paddled in the army all over the world including many rivers in the uk. It might be worth you refering to the UK River Guide Book (http://www.UKRGB.co.uk) about this licence in case you do not need it (although nothing surprises me in tis country). As for paddling down south Nene White Water in Northampton is a great place for all levels especially people getting back into it. It is a grade 3 manmade course and is fun, I paddle thgere twice a week and if you ever wanted to meet up PM me and we can sort something out. Out of interest what two boats are you considering, are they river runners or play boats? Richie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Very nice too I'll be heading up to the lakes at some point but maybe not until next year now unless I get some warm clothing or it or maybe a dry suit. dry suit??? dude the lakes are still in england....get yourself up to the highlands is where it's at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 I have been kayaking for many years and have never heard of this licence. I have never paddle on th medway so could not tell you if this licence applies to just that river. I have paddled in the army all over the world including many rivers in the uk. It might be worth you refering to the UK River Guide Book (http://www.UKRGB.co.uk) about this licence in case you do not need it (although nothing surprises me in tis country). As for paddling down south Nene White Water in Northampton is a great place for all levels especially people getting back into it. It is a grade 3 manmade course and is fun, I paddle thgere twice a week and if you ever wanted to meet up PM me and we can sort something out. Out of interest what two boats are you considering, are they river runners or play boats? Richie Sounds good to me fella, I opted for the dagger blackwater in the end as I wanted something that was fairly manouveable and relatively fast. Cheers for the link now I'm off for the first go:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 dry suit??? dude the lakes are still in england....get yourself up to the highlands is where it's at Will do at some point matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Sounds good to me fella, I opted for the dagger blackwater in the end as I wanted something that was fairly manouveable and relatively fast. Cheers for the link now I'm off for the first go:D oooh, this is the one i was looking at. have you got it? what's it like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Just got back mate and after a good 15 years away it felt like I'd never stopped. The blackwater seems to be very stable and turns really well, it was a toss up between that and the perception acadia which is slightly longer. I'm finishing early again tomorrow so I can head out for a longer spell to put it through its paces:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Just got back mate and after a good 15 years away it felt like I'd never stopped. The blackwater seems to be very stable and turns really well, it was a toss up between that and the perception acadia which is slightly longer. I'm finishing early again tomorrow so I can head out for a longer spell to put it through its paces:) lol strangely i was looking at the Acadia too (expedition spec with the extra storage). Was going to go with the blackwater though as it's a tad shorter so more manoevreable and it's got the droppable skeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Same reasons as me fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I think it may have been a British Canoe Union licence which entitles you to canoe on most UK rivers and canals. Its something you are supposed to have but not many people do as the river wardens are few and far between. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Yeah I spoke to the shop who said the BCU will cost £30 but there is something you can get from the enviorment agency thats cheaper, he said to check their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 He did say that if I'm going on the Thames there will be a few spotchecks at certain locks. Bloody pay enough to go on roads now I have to pay to float up a river:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I tend to canoe on canals and never seen a warden. I used to have to pay for the BCU membership as it covered me for canoe polo but since getting fat I havent canoed quite so much. Still got 2 canoes in the shed and 1 at my parents place. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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